Question 1

Do you do hair and makeup?

Accepted Answer

With over 25 years in the Makeup industry, Nicola has a passion for makeup and has chosen to specialise in the field.

We do work with a number of wonderful hairstylists in the industry and can provide details of suppliers if needed

Question 2

What deposit do you require?

Accepted Answer

The booking fee is actually the cost of the trial, this saves your date in the diary and is redeemed against the brides trial.

Please see my terms and conditions for more information.

Question 3

Do you hold dates?

Accepted Answer

Unfortunately the industry moves too quickly for a date to be penciled in, or pre booked. In order to retain your wedding booking please ensure you have paid for your trial and this books the date in the diary for you.

I only take one wedding day to ensure you that I offer my best self but this can lead to disappointment if people do not book early.

Question 4

Can I change the number of services I book you for?

Accepted Answer

If you need to change anything before the big day you will need to let me know as soon as possible.    
When you fill out my enquiry form, please put the maximum services you think you may require. I will then be able to work out how many artists I need with timings.  
If you require individual pricing i.e wish to know the difference between makeup for your bridal party, please take a look at my services and prices page for a break down of each. 
  
You can change the amount of services you require up to 90 days before your wedding day. After that you will be charged for the original amount (if reductions are made).

Question 5

When do you require final payment?

Accepted Answer

Final payment of the remaining balance of is required 1 month before your wedding day , if the service is less than 1 month away, full payment is required to secure the booking.

Please note, the invoice will need to be paid in total and can not be split into payments

Question 6

How long do you need on the wedding day?

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This is very dependent on wedding party size, time restrictions on the day, getting ready venue and many other factors.

This will be discussed with you in detail on your trial. However as a general rule, 1 hour for the bride makeup, 45 minutes per face for the rest of the bridal party. I always give you an hour to get into your dress ( this sounds a lot but it goes fast on a wedding morning  and this give you time to get in your dress, have any adjustments that are needed and time to have photos with your bridal party before you leave)

Question 7

Do you take cash?

Accepted Answer

We only accept bank transfer for payment as invoice are payable before the wedding day

Question 8

What is your cancellation policy?

Accepted Answer

For wedding day cancellations please see my Terms & Conditions for more details. 
Trial cancellations will be charged at 50% with less than 24 hours notice.

Question 9

Do you post every picture online?

Accepted Answer

I get this question a lot, and the answer is no.

Some brides prefer their photos not to be published online and this is no problem at all. If you are happy for your wedding photographs to be shared online, a selection may be used with your permission

Question 10

Where/When do the trials take place?

Accepted Answer

I hold trials at my home Studio In Poulton-le-Fylde, Lancashire.

I offer these on Thursdays between 10am and 4pm.  I recognise this can be tricky for some, so please try and factor in weekday trials into your wedding planning.

It’s best to book your trial in 6 months before your wedding, although I will be in contact with you around this time to get this booked in for you, so you don’t need to worry.

Trial dates do go extremely quickly and we can only hold trial dates for 24 hours, so keep an eye on your emails.

Question 11

How long does a trial take?

Accepted Answer

Trials take around 2 hours in this time we talk though your wedding plains so I can get a feel of your vibe and style of the day. I do ask a lot of questions but please don’t worry about knowing all the answers as it is just  to help me get to know you better. I love to see photos of your dress, flowers, hair and ask you to bring a photo along of when you felt amazing (we all have one, I promise)
I take photos of your finished look and make a face chart for you to keep after the wedding with all the products that I’ve used just in case you love any of them as much as I do and want them for your own Kits.       
 If you wish to try more than one style, you may need to book a second trial as due to timings, only minor changes can be made. I will send a pre trial questionnaire to get an idea of the style you'd like to try, which saves time on the day.

Question 12

Can I bring someone with me for the trial?

Accepted Answer

Yes of course, but due to space restrictions only one extra person can attend with you.

Question 13

What do I need to bring anything for the trial?

Accepted Answer

I love to see photos of your dress, flowers, hair and a photo of you where you feel amazing.  Also, to help you have a real feel for how you will look on the big day, I ask you to bring a white top along so that you can imagine how you will look.

Question 14

Is the Studio Step Free?

Accepted Answer

The studio is unfortunately not step free, as there are two steps in order to access the studio. However, if step free access is important to you, please include this on the “contact us” page and I will try and accommodate where possible.

Question 15

Do you provide a timeline to work to?

Accepted Answer

As part of your trial, we will go through the finer details of the day to ensure we have everything included in the timeline for the day.

This is here to ensure you have more than enough time for your makeup, get into your dress have all the photos you need

Question 16

Will the morning be stressful?

Accepted Answer

This is your day - surround yourself with people that help bring what you need on the day.

Once you are in your wedding makeup chair, Nicola will help take you away from any stress that may be happening on the day. This is your time to take a moment before you walk down the aisle

Question 17

How much space do you need?

Accepted Answer

The best most most efficient work, it is best to have natural light and a good amount of surface area.  to be able to have the makeup out that is needed.

Although we love children at weddings, it can be more challenging when they are super interested in makeup (we always love a budding makeup artist) but we ask that children are kept away from the makeup preparation area where possible.

We ask that you  try and keep the room where you are having your makeup done to people that only need to be there, this is your moment of calm before you walk down the aisle.

Question 18

Can I add another person to have makeup on the day?

Accepted Answer

Unfortunately, we need to ensure that those wanting makeup on the wedding day are booked in advance and we can not add additional faces on the day

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